Acclaim Academy
Acclaim Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 187 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 12 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 4/8/26, it was observed that the water in the second-floor rear bathroom exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
During the renewal inspection on 4/8/26, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain a child service report.
During the renewal inspection on 4/8/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/9/25, it was observed that there was a stained ceiling tile in Room 3, 2nd floor hallway walls were peeling. and painted ceiling in 3rd floor bathroom was peeling.
During the renewal inspection on 4/9/25, an infant was observed to be asleep in a bouncy seat while the classroom was under inspection.
During the renewal inspection on 4/9/25, it was observed that the carpets in Room 1 were stained and not kept clean.
During the renewal inspection on 4/9/24, it was observed that the divider partition wall in the bathroom on the 3rd floor was rusted and not in good repair.
During the renewal inspection on 4/9/24, it was observed that peeling paint on the walls in the gym on third floor.
During the renewal on 4/9/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Facility person #1 admitted to throwing the basketball at child #1 several times.
Facility person #1 caused physical harm and injury to child #1.
At the time of the investigation facility person #1 admitted to softly kicking the child on his bottom.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $71.00 | $71.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Acclaim Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Apr 9, 2025 (sleep safety): “During the renewal inspection on 4/9/25, an infant was observed to be asleep in a bouncy seat while the classroom was under inspection.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Acclaim Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Acclaim Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 6, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Acclaim Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acclaim Academy last inspected?
Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Acclaim Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $78.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Acclaim Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Acclaim Academy LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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